Assistant Controller

JobGet•Vancouver, BC

33d•CA$100,000 - CA$115,000•Remote

About The Position

As Assistant Controller, you'll own the accuracy and integrity of JobGet's books, driving the monthly and annual close while strengthening the controls and processes that keep a fast-growing, multi-entity organization audit-ready. Reporting into the Director of Finance, you'll be a hands-on technical owner — someone who can close the books independently, then step back and improve how they're closed. This role also plays a direct part in JobGet's ongoing M&A activity, helping integrate acquired entities into our accounting systems and controls without missing a beat. You’ll also join a team that actively embraces AI to work more efficiently. We’re increasingly using AI tools across Finance to speed up the close, reconciliations, and reporting, and we’re looking for someone curious and eager to experiment with these tools and put them into practice.

Requirements

5-8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including direct ownership of the monthly and annual close process.
Strong understanding of US GAAP; working knowledge of Canadian ASPE/IFRS reporting requirements is a strong asset.
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
Hands-on experience managing general ledger, bank, and intercompany reconciliations at scale.
Experience leading or heavily supporting year-end financial statement audits with external auditors.
Working knowledge of Canadian statutory and tax compliance requirements; US multi-entity exposure is a plus.
Enthusiasm and curiosity for using AI and automation tools to work smarter.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they become problems.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Proven ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and operate with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a genuine commitment to producing high-quality, audit-ready work.
Comfortable operating without a large team around you — someone who takes ownership rather than waiting for direction.

Nice To Haves

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or other significant business change is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and lead the monthly and annual consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and on-time delivery across all entities.
Perform monthly and annual financial close functions, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and variance review.
Develop a complete understanding of contract management and the underlying software systems required to support accurate revenue and cost recognition.
Work closely with the FP&A team to review monthly financial results and investigate variances, helping resolve issues so the numbers are accurate and clearly understood.
Assist in the annual budget cycle, partnering with Finance leadership to build and validate departmental and consolidated budgets.
Perform all reconciliations of general ledger, bank, and intercompany accounts, resolving discrepancies quickly and thoroughly.
Own the accuracy of general ledger accounting, including the integrity of data inputs and system integrations.
Produce ad-hoc reports and maintain detailed, audit-ready support for financial and management reporting needs.
Manage year-end financial statement audits, serving as a key point of contact for external auditors and coordinating documentation and responses.
Ensure internal accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls are in place and consistently followed company-wide.
Support compliance with US and Canadian statutory, tax, and reporting requirements, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
Collaborate with Finance, People Ops, and Operations stakeholders to resolve issues and support company-wide initiatives.
Assist the Director of Finance in integrating acquired entities into JobGet's financial systems, controls, and reporting cadence.
Identify and implement process improvements that increase the speed, accuracy, and scalability of the accounting close cycle.